Liturgical schedule, confession times, parish events, and announcements for the week. Click "read more" to view it online, or download a PDF copy below.
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
Second Collection schedule: A special collection for the SSPX Foreign Mission Program will be taken on Sunday, November 30th. Thank you for your generosity.
Holy Hour for Mothers: Please join us on Friday, November 21st from 10:00 - 11:00 AM in the church as we spend one hour with Our Lord praying for parish vocations and the intentions of our families. All mothers are welcome!
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting: All women of the parish are invited to a meeting on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 PM in Boyle Hall. Fr. Buschmann will give a talk, we will discuss upcoming parish events, then will end with a social hour. Please bring a snack, dessert, or drink to share.
Third Order of St. Francis monthly meeting will take place Saturday, November 22nd at 8:30 AM in Boyle Hall. Any parishioners who would like to learn more about the Franciscan Third Order are welcome to attend the monthly meeting.
Bookstore Sale: On November 23rd and 30th all items in the bookstore will be 20% off. Stop by to see the many new items and gifts available for Christmas.
Lawn Areas Closed: The grass areas around the Pieta statue and in front of the Performing Arts Center have been re-seeded. All persons ae asked to stay off the grass in these areas until November 24th.
Fundraiser: Several girls from the Children of Mary will be joining the Consoling Sisters in Italy to attend the Ceremony of First Professions in June, visiting the Sisters at the Novitiate of St. Joseph and the Mother House in Vigne, and making a pilgrimage to Rome. Please support their fundraiser on November 23rd by purchasing a raffle ticket for a chance to win a beautiful, framed painting of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You may also share your prayer intentions, which the girls will take on their journey. Thank you for your generosity!
Christmas Giving Tree will be on display during the Christmas Boutique this year on November 30th and December 7th. The ornaments on this tree will list specific items needed by one of our parishioners, particularly at Christmas. If you or someone you know could benefit from the Christmas Giving Tree, please contact Fr. Buschmann or Monique at the church office (602-268-7673 x1), or complete the request form in the vestibule. Requests will remain confidential.
Christmas Boutique: The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Christmas boutique on November 30th and December 7th. Proceeds benefit parishioners/families in need. We are asking for donations of Christmas crafts, décor, and gifts to sell. We are also accepting any crafting materials that the ladies can use to make various projects. All donations can be turned into the church office.
Enthronement to the Sacred Heart: A signup sheet for scheduling home enthronement will be posted during Advent. To prepare for such an enthronement, it is recommended to read Jesus, King of Love by Fr. Mateo Crawley. You can find more information about the Enthronement in the bookstore.
The Second Banns of Marriage are announced for Mr. Kevin Elliot of Brisbane, Australia and Miss Lillia Hughes of Post Falls, ID, formerly of Our Lady of Sorrows, who plan to be married at Immaculate Conception Church on January 23, 2026. Any persons knowing of any impediment to this union are obliged in conscience to notify the pastor as soon as possible.
The Second Banns of Marriage are announced for Mr. Richard Kaiser of St. Marys, KS and Miss Mary Palmeri of St. Marys, KS, formerly of Our Lady of Sorrows, who plan to be married at The Immaculata on February 14, 2026. Any persons knowing of any impediment to this union are obliged in conscience to notify the pastor as soon as possible.
